US Could See <br />More Extremist Violence , in Lead up to Midterms, DHS Warns.<br />A bulletin outlining the possible threats to safety in the U.S. was released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on June 7.<br />In the coming months, we expect the threat environment to become more dynamic ... , DHS Statement, via AP.<br />... as several high-profile events could be exploited to justify acts of violence against a range of possible targets, DHS Statement, via AP.<br />According to the National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin, these threats include the upcoming midterm elections.<br />... a possible Supreme Court ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade.<br />... and increased migration at the <br />U.S. Southern border.<br />The bulletin states that the U.S. was already at a “heightened threat environment.”.<br />Threats from overseas are mentioned in the bulletin.<br />But domestic violence is its main focus, including threats to democratic institutions.<br />Election workers and candidates are also likely targets.<br />The bulletin points participants of radical online forums have called for copy-cat strikes of the recent shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo.<br />The alert highlights the fact that society is becoming more violent every single day, Brian Harrell, Former DHS Assistant Secretary, via AP.<br />Would-be criminals and domestic terrorists will always use the path of least resistance, , Brian Harrell, Former DHS Assistant Secretary, via AP.<br />... and often times soft targets and crowded places are picked for this violence, Brian Harrell, Former DHS Assistant Secretary, via AP.<br />The bulletin expires in November
